NATIONAL RARE DISEASE WEEK AND WORLD RARE DISEASE DAY 2017

Presidential Proclamation No. 1989 by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, declared the last week of February in the Philippines, as National Rare Disease Week (NRDW) to create awareness about the nature and medical management of rare diseases; and instill awareness among the public about rare diseases to generate full support for the special needs of children affected by rare disease from both public and private sectors. #  SOURCE -  www.dilg.gov.ph